By Kim Doleatto, Herald-Tribune Media Group
on January 31, 2020
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Aspirations Journalism, Community, Health.
The increased maternal mortality rate among black women holds true across income and coverage status. The country with the most expensive health care costs in the developed world is also the most dangerous one for women to give birth. If…
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By Kim Doleatto, Herald-Tribune Media Group
on January 31, 2020
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Aspirations Journalism, Community, Health.
A girlfriend told me she wanted to foster but would wait until her own child grew up and moved out, just to be safe. This doesn’t make her a bad person — it’s a common take on how children in…
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By Pierrette Kelly, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on January 28, 2020
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Community, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Early brain development, parent engagement, and school readiness are important keys to every child’s success. When local Pediatricians support parents, share anticipatory guidance, and give each child a book during well-child visits from birth to five years, the providers scaffold…
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By Ashley Coone, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on January 7, 2020
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Community, Family Engagement, Health, Mind in the Making, School Readiness, Summer Learning, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Historically, DeSoto County’s third grade reading scores have hovered below 30%. In 2018, only 29% of third-grade students in the county were reading on grade level. However, 2019 has brought some positive changes and improvements. There’s a lot of action…
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By Benjamin Tollefson, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on December 17, 2019
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Community, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
When I first told a good friend that I’d be at the “Pop Up Neighbor Through Laundry” event at the SuperMatt in Port Charlotte, FL, she practically glowed. “That’s my favorite event of the year,” she said. Her favorite event?…
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By Beth Duda, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on December 14, 2019
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Community, Health, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Editor’s Note: *Names have been changed to protect privacy “This is a true blessing.” “I feel like I won the lottery today.” “This means a lot, more than you even know.” “Bless you for blessing us like…
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By Bronwyn Beightol, Manatee Area President, United Way Suncoast
on December 11, 2019
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Community, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Since January, we have been listening to our community, reaching out to hear community voice and shared aspirations. Recently, we held a meeting of church leaders, educators, government officials, and civic-minded concerned citizens at a church in Downtown Bradenton. Here…
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By Beth Duda, director of the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on November 22, 2019
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Community, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
“BRAIN MATTERS” An International Documentary with a Local Connection In “Brain Matters,” Director Carlota Nelson travels the world — including Sarasota, FL — to interview scientists, psychologists, and other early childhood development experts to reveal the essential factors which…
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By Ashley Coone, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on November 21, 2019
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Community, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
As I began this reflection, I realized it was my 5th anniversary as a Harwood Public innovator. In 2014, I’d participated in the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation training funded by The Patterson Foundation. For three…
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